As Rupert Murdoch steps down, here are some family business succession tips from the SmartCompany archives
As the world tracks one of the highest-profile corporate successions in living memory, here are some tips for smaller Australian businesses contemplating their own family member handovers, drawn from the SmartCompany archives.
Selling a business or succession planning? Tips for attracting a search fund
Trade buyers and private equity have been the traditional acquirers of businesses in Australia, but search funds are increasing in popularity, particularly for transactions less than $50 million.
What every business owner needs to know about succession planning
Succession planning, when done right, doesn't have to be a collision of money, power and family dynamics.
Succession planning can help younger generations seamlessly take over their family business. Here’s how
Succession planning is a way to help younger generations take control, often more gradually. These families set up, acquire and manage family businesses in parallel over a long period of time. This provides a training ground for younger generations.
The pandemic has made succession planning more important than ever. Here’s why
For any business looking to life after lockdown, it's never too early to start the discussion and plan for the leadership needed to bring the business back to strength.
